Football 4 Good launched across Lebanon

Wed, 10 May, 2023

Football 4 Good launched across Lebanon

Beirut: The AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF) collaborated with the Lebanese Football Association (LFA) to conduct the Football 4 Good initiative across eight regions in the country, namely Beirut, Mount Lebanon, South Lebanon, Nabatieh, North Lebanon, Aakkar, Baalbek and Beqaa from January to April 2023.

With the goal of helping Lebanon’s youth use the power of football to overcome life’s challenges, the programme is a firm indication of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determination in ensuring that football is carried out in a safe and encouraging atmosphere for every individual.

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Star-studded cast at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final Draw

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Star-studded cast at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final Draw

Doha: A glittering cast of Asian football’s who’s who will add lustre to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final Draw ceremony on Thursday in Doha, Qatar, when Asia’s top 24 teams discover their path to ultimate glory amidst the glamorous setting of the Katara Opera House.

No less than seven Asian football luminaries will be present to lend a helping hand to the chief draw conductor AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John in unveiling the fate of the teams in the four pots when the highly anticipated spectacle kicks off at 2pm Qatar time. 

Trip down Memory Lane

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Trip down Memory Lane

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ has all the ingredients to be a thrilling affair with the draw set to be held at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Thursday.

While Qatar's fabulous triumph in the UAE 2019 edition is still fresh in the minds of fans, the AFC Asian Cup has never failed to thrill in all the previous editions.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a trip down memory lane ahead of the draw for the 18th edition of the continental showpiece.

Al Duhail cruise to Qatar crown

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Al Duhail cruise to Qatar crown

Doha: Michael Olunga scored four goals as Al Duhail SC emerged champions of the 2022-23 Qatar Stars League with a 5-2 win over Al Shamal on Monday.

In clinching their eighth league title, Al Duhail finished on 51 points, two ahead of Al Arabi. 

Test Your AFC Asian Cup™ Knowledge!

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Test Your AFC Asian Cup™ Knowledge!

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will be held at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Thursday.

As excitement peaks and the teams eager to know their opponents, the-AFC.com asks you - the fans - to test your knowledge on the continent’s premier national team tournament.

Andersen determined to defy odds again

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Andersen determined to defy odds again

Hong Kong: Jorn Andersen became a celebrity in Hong Kong, China after guiding the territory’s representative team to the AFC Asian Cup™ for the first time in more than half a century. 

Ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated draw in Doha, The Norwegian tells the-AFC.com what it means to qualify and his hopes for Hong Kong at the Finals in Qatar.